common_idiom

UK//aɪ kɑːnt weɪt//US//aɪ kænt weɪt//

Meaning of I can't wait

Used to express anticipation for an upcoming event.

In simple words: I am excited for something to happen.

I can't wait in a sentence

  • I can't wait to see my friends at the party!
  • She said she can't wait for the weekend to begin.
  • I can't wait to hear the new album from my favorite band.
  • He can't wait to start his new job next week.
  • We can't wait to travel again after the restrictions end.

How to use I can't wait

Used to express eagerness or impatience about a future event. Appropriate in both formal and informal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone greeting

Memory hint

Imagine counting the days until a party; you can't wait to go!

Related words

Collocations with I can't wait

  • can't wait to
  • can't wait for
  • can't wait until
  • can't wait for this
  • can't wait for you

Synonyms for I can't wait

  • I'm excited
  • I look forward to
  • I can't wait to see
  • I'm eager for
  • I anticipate

Common mistakes with I can't wait

  • Learners sometimes use 'can't wait' incorrectly in past contexts.
  • Confuse with 'I can wait' which means the opposite.

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Frequently asked questions about I can't wait

What does I can't wait mean?

I am excited for something to happen.

What is the definition of I can't wait?

Used to express anticipation for an upcoming event.

How do you use I can't wait in a sentence?

I can't wait to see my friends at the party!

Can you give another example of I can't wait?

She said she can't wait for the weekend to begin.

What are synonyms for I can't wait?

Common alternatives include I'm excited, I look forward to, I can't wait to see, I'm eager for, I anticipate.

What words go with I can't wait?

It commonly pairs with can't wait to, can't wait for, can't wait until, can't wait for this, can't wait for you.

What are common mistakes when using I can't wait?

Learners sometimes use 'can't wait' incorrectly in past contexts. Confuse with 'I can wait' which means the opposite.

How do you pronounce I can't wait?

US: //aɪ kænt weɪt//, UK: //aɪ kɑːnt weɪt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use I can't wait?

Used to express eagerness or impatience about a future event. Appropriate in both formal and informal contexts.